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Understanding the value of pre-apprenticeships

By Joanne Waugh, Melinda Lees, Craig Hansen

This research shows that pre-apprenticeships are effective in increasing the probability of apprenticeship completions.

VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce

By Joanne Waugh

The No Frills 2024 discussion paper explores this year’s conference theme: VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce. It focuses on Australia’s workforce demands and the importance of equipping the workforce with necessary skills through targeted education, training and partnerships.

The impact of increasing university participation on the characteristics of apprentices

By Joanne Waugh, Cameron Forrest, Kate Dowling

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore whether young people who would have previously chosen an apprenticeship have instead entered university, this analysis uses data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (LSAY) to compare the characteristics of apprenticeship-bound with university-bound young people and to look at if they have changed over time.

Beyond the standard: motivators of high-performing RTOs

By Joanne Waugh

This research summary explores the importance of altruistic intentions, fostering strong relationships, and embracing inclusive leadership within RTOs to achieve high performance.

Past informing the future

By Joanne Waugh

In this discussion paper, we consider how past reforms and changes in VET have combined to shape the VET system of today and to frame how issues are approached.

Vocational qualification development: lessons from overseas

By Bridget Wibrow, Joanne Waugh

The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected countries and compares them with the current process in Australia, with the aim of identifying any areas where efficiencies can be made.

Rationalising VET qualifications: selected international approaches

By Bridget Wibrow, Joanne Waugh

This report examines international examples from countries that rationalised their VET qualifications so they could respond more effectively to emerging skill needs, and highlights a series of considerations for the Australian VET system.